Saint Matthew

Italian 16th Century (formerly Jacques Stella)

Associated Names
Italian 16th Century

Artist

Jacques Stella

Artist, French, 1596 - 1657

The image shows a standing figure with the inscription "S MATTHEE APOSTOLUS" below. The person stands with their right foot slightly lifted. They have a full beard, curly hair, and a halo. The individual wears a long robe with detailed drapery and has their right hand raised to their chest. The background is plain, and the illustration is in a monochrome, sketch-like style on aged paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.4 × 19.1 cm (11 3/16 × 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.1.29

  • Series Title

    Christ and the Twelve Apostles

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65021424

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